Diffident and quite reserved
He was loath to join in
And would rather observe.
He’d keep his distance
Quitely watch
He didn’t care for others much.
Meal times he would eat alone.
And, as for company
Preffered his own.
Yet there’s little doubt
He didn’t miss much.
We didn’t know him
But he knew us.
He’d stand to one side
And just observe.
What lay behind
That quiet reserve?
via Observe
A response to the Daily Prompt
You’re curt, abrupt, so very rude
Why must we put up with you?
Brusque, abrupt and so off hand
What are we supposed to do?
The simplest statement sets you off
As if you think we’ve challenged you.
Snap, bite off the speaker’s head
What the hell is up with you?
You’re on your own, I’m out of here
No point putting up with you
Treatment cavalier and rough
I won’t take any more from you.
via Abrupt
A response to the Daily Prompt
When some of the magic’s missing
No rabbit’s come out the hat
It helps if you’ve something
Hidden up your sleeve.
Some will roll their sleeves up
And just get down to work
But proper magic only comes
From something up your sleeve.
You might perform a card trick
Get by with sleight of hand
But the only way to ensure success
Is something up your sleeve.
via Sleeve
A response to the Daily Prompt
Astonished, astounded
Surprised and quite shocked
My faith in humanity
Shaken and rocked!
You oughtn’t have done it
You really should not.
It’s really quite dreadful
And won’t be forgot!
Astonished, confounded
Confused and bemused
Who’d have expected
That you’d hold such views?!
It’s really surprising
I’m taking it hard
Just so astonished
You’ve caught me off guard.
via Astonish
A response to the Daily Prompt
Not another tantrum
A viscous show of pique
Hate it when you show us
Your mean and viscous streak.
Spare us all your temper
Things flung across the room
Whatever has provoked it
It’s you ends in the wrong.
Spare us all your tantrum
Your viscous hissy fit
Control your wicked temper
Just calm down a bit.
via Tantrum
A rivulet of sweat
Ran down the author’s brow
Had to write a poem
But wasn’t sure just how.
The sweat trickled down his forehead
The sweat trickled off his nose
Where would he find a poem?
Heaven only knows!
The sweat gathered in a puddle
It gathered on the floor
He found his inspiration was
Not stuck any more.
By the sweat of his brow
He found it, found a new idea
When inspiration’s needed
You’ll often find it near.
Via Rivulet
He’s a notable exception
The one who proves the rule
Brighter than the rest of us
He didn’t suffer fools.
Extraordinary, gifted,
He really made his mark.
He’d not so much communicate
As issue orders, bark.
A notable exception
His brain set him apart
But he alienated all of us
Which wasn’t quite so smart.
Notable, exceptional
But really in the end
The thing that really marked him out;
His total lack of friends.
via Notable
You dog, you cur
You insolent pup
I’ll take no more
I’ve had enough!
How dare you whine
And snap at me
And offer such
Discourtesy!
Who let you out
And off your lead?
How dare the likes of you
Hound me!
You slipped your leash
You bared your teeth
How dare you snap
And growl at me!
I’ll round you up
I’ll put you down
Come to heel!
How dare you growl.
via Cur
A response to the Daily Prompt
Elaborate, complicated or opaque!
That’s not the stuff I celebrate.
Keep it plain and simple me
Like to boast simplicity.
Over complicated, deep
Learning curve
That’s much to deep?
Some can do it
But not me.
Won’t expand, elaborate
For emphasis
I’ll just repeat.
via Elaborate
You must partake in life’s pleasures
Experience all of its joys.
Throw yourself in
Let real life begin
Don’t just spectate
From the side.
Partake of all life’s pleasures
They’re only on offer once.
No use being half hearted
No point not joining in.
Take all life has to offer
Be careful you don’t miss out.
Partake of all life’s pleasures
It’s never too late to begin.
via Partake
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